Contract Manager – Västerås, Sweden

Hitachi ABB Power Grids is a pioneering technology leader that is helping to increase access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all. We help to power your home, keep the factories running, and our hospitals and schools open. Come as you are and prepare to get better as you learn from others. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and plug into a team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation
As Contract Manager within HVDC you will have an exciting and important position in our global organization. Here you will continuously meet new people and exciting challenges. This is an interesting role where you will be able to grow and be part of delivering our HVDC systems all over the world.
We are interested to learn more about you and what you can contribute with so don’t hesitate to apply even though you don’t meet all requirements. A team with great cooperation and with diverse backgrounds is waiting for you to join!
Your responsibilities
Support the procurement teams in close collaboration with pragmatic and business-oriented approach.
Ensure that, for your assigned portfolio of specific project(s) (whether in back-office or at the site), all requests for quotation packages and the subsequent signed subcontracts do follow contract and claim management methodologies in accordance with the applicable procedures.
Provide guidance and leadership on contract related matters to cross¬ functional business team members.
Support procurement teams in setting up and negotiating agreement/frame agreement with key subcontractors and suppliers.
In collaboration with the procurement teams, develop subcontract strategy based on Power Grid Hitachi’s policies, customer requirements, feedback and lessons learned, and drive this strategy side by side the project management team during the execution.
Identify the clients’ contract baseline (including main terms and conditions, specifications, drawings, budget estimate, time schedule), and highlights areas of opportunities and potential risk.
Flow down the main contract baseline to the assigned subcontract packages and draft all relevant documents (special terms and conditions, scope of work, time schedule, bill of quantities, payment terms, securities, document templates etc.), making sure to apply the developed subcontract strategy.
Ensure timely and accurate execution of commercial aspects in portfolio of contracts / subcontracts (i.e. notifications, payments, claims, variation orders, warranties, provisions, guarantees, etc.).
Manage the subcontract end of life period and ensure that all parties to the subcontract have fulfilled their contractual obligations and there are no responsibilities outstanding.
Support and align with Power Grids Hitachi Legal in handling formal dispute resolution, litigation and arbitration proceedings.
Seek advice from Power Grids Hitachi Legal function to draft, negotiate and finalize subcontract/supply agreements during the Sales and Project Execution phases, in accordance with the applicable processes and guidelines.
Seek to improve processes and document templates.
Identify “lessons learned” and ensure communication to the projects team for current and future tenders and projects.
Living Hitachi ABB Power Grids core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background
Fluently capable to communicate and negotiate in English. Any further language is a plus.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Business Administration, Economics or Law is desirable.
Proven work experience, ideally in EPC power generation, substations, converter stations, grid integration, transmission or similar industrial plant Contract Management and Subcontract Management functions (with emphasis on civil and electrical installations desired), processes and management/administration of varying sizes and types of contractual agreements.
Solid experience in change management, claim management and contract-related legal issues and the possible effects in the relevant areas of responsibility regarding proposal stage and/or project execution.
Ability to interface with customers and subcontractors in all matters related to contracts and projects including those related to the review and process of changes.
Willingness to work in a corporate office and/or project site environment.

More about us
Are you ready to join Hitachi ABB Power Grids for a career with no limits and a place where you can be yourself? We are ready for you!
Welcome to apply before 20th of August! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!
More information: Recruiting Manager Mohamed Amer, mohamed.amer@hitachi-powergrids.com will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Torbjörn Wilund, +46 107-38 25 73, or Mikael Hjort, +46 107-38 25 73; Ledarna: Christer Fridlund, +46 107-38 29 12; Unionen: Stefan Barkman, +46 107-38 33 04. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Petra Berggren, petra.berggren@hitachi-powergrids.com
Hitachi ABB Power Grids is a global technology leader with a combined heritage of almost 250 years, employing around 36,000 people in 90 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, the business serves utility, industry and infrastructure customers across the value chain, and emerging areas like sustainable mobility, smart cities, energy storage and data centres. With a proven track record, global footprint and unparalleled installed base, Hitachi ABB Power Grids balances social, environmental and economic values, and is committed to powering good for a sustainable energy future, with pioneering and digital technologies, as the partner of choice for enabling a stronger, smarter and greener grid. www.hitachiabb-powergrids.com